Hourly to Salary Calculator
Convert hourly pay to annual salary, monthly pay, weekly pay, biweekly pay, and overtime-adjusted income using 2,080 hours as the standard full-time year.
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Hourly pay converts to gross annual salary by multiplying hourly rate x regular hours per week x weeks paid per year. At the standard 2,080-hour full-time year, $20/hour is $41,600, $25/hour is $52,000, and $30/hour is $62,400 before tax, benefits, retirement contributions, or unpaid time off.
Reviewed May 26, 2026 against DOL wage/overtime guidance and BLS wage benchmark tables. This calculator shows gross pay for planning, not legal wage advice, payroll advice, or a tax filing position.
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Hourly to salary formula
Annual salary = hourly rate x regular hours per week x weeks per year. A standard full-time year is 40 hours per week x 52 weeks, or 2,080 paid hours. When overtime applies, add hourly rate x 1.5 x overtime hours per week x weeks per year.
Quick Reference (40h/week, 52 weeks)
Fast Answers for Common Hourly Rates
$12/hour at 40 hours/week
$24,960/year
$2,080/month before tax
$15/hour at 40 hours/week
$31,200/year
$2,600/month before tax
$18/hour at 40 hours/week
$37,440/year
$3,120/month before tax
$20/hour at 40 hours/week
$41,600/year
$3,467/month before tax
$22/hour at 40 hours/week
$45,760/year
$3,813/month before tax
$25/hour at 40 hours/week
$52,000/year
$4,333/month before tax
$30/hour at 40 hours/week
$62,400/year
$5,200/month before tax
$40/hour at 40 hours/week
$83,200/year
$6,933/month before tax
$50/hour at 40 hours/week
$104,000/year
$8,667/month before tax
Part-Time, Full-Time, and Unpaid Leave Scenarios
Many hourly workers do not actually get paid for 2,080 hours. Use this table when the job is part-time, seasonal, or full-time but includes unpaid weeks off.
| Hourly Rate | 20 hr/week part-time1040 paid hours | 30 hr/week part-time1560 paid hours | 40 hr/week, 2 unpaid weeks2000 paid hours | 40 hr/week full-time2080 paid hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15/hour | $15,600 | $23,400 | $30,000 | $31,200 |
| $20/hour | $20,800 | $31,200 | $40,000 | $41,600 |
| $25/hour | $26,000 | $39,000 | $50,000 | $52,000 |
| $30/hour | $31,200 | $46,800 | $60,000 | $62,400 |
| $35/hour | $36,400 | $54,600 | $70,000 | $72,800 |
| $40/hour | $41,600 | $62,400 | $80,000 | $83,200 |
Example: $20/hour is $41,600/year at 40 hours for 52 weeks, but $40,000/year if two weeks are unpaid and $31,200/year at 30 hours per week.
Hourly to Annual Salary Conversion Chart
This chart uses the standard full-time schedule of 40 hours per week and 52 paid weeks per year. If you take unpaid time off, reduce the weeks-per-year input in the calculator above.
| Hourly Rate | Annual Salary | Monthly | Biweekly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7.25/hour | $15,080 | $1,257 | $580 | $290 |
| $10/hour | $20,800 | $1,733 | $800 | $400 |
| $12/hour | $24,960 | $2,080 | $960 | $480 |
| $15/hour | $31,200 | $2,600 | $1,200 | $600 |
| $18/hour | $37,440 | $3,120 | $1,440 | $720 |
| $20/hour | $41,600 | $3,467 | $1,600 | $800 |
| $22/hour | $45,760 | $3,813 | $1,760 | $880 |
| $25/hour | $52,000 | $4,333 | $2,000 | $1,000 |
| $30/hour | $62,400 | $5,200 | $2,400 | $1,200 |
| $35/hour | $72,800 | $6,067 | $2,800 | $1,400 |
| $40/hour | $83,200 | $6,933 | $3,200 | $1,600 |
| $50/hour | $104,000 | $8,667 | $4,000 | $2,000 |
| $75/hour | $156,000 | $13,000 | $6,000 | $3,000 |
| $100/hour | $208,000 | $17,333 | $8,000 | $4,000 |
How Overtime Changes Annual Pay
Overtime should not be averaged into a single blended hourly rate unless you are only making a rough estimate. Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, covered nonexempt employees generally receive at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. State rules, union contracts, and exempt status can change the final answer, so verify the rule that applies to your job.
$20/hour with 5 overtime hours each week
Regular pay
$20 x 40 = $800/week
Overtime pay
$30 x 5 = $150/week
Annual gross pay
$950 x 52 = $49,400/year
For irregular schedules, use this calculator for the annualized gross figure, then use the Overtime Calculator when you need a week-by-week breakdown.
Gross Salary vs. Take-Home Pay
The hourly-to-salary conversion is a gross pay calculation. It tells you what the job pays before deductions, not what lands in your bank account. W-2 employees generally pay 6.2% Social Security tax and 1.45% Medicare tax, for a combined employee FICA rate of 7.65%, before federal and state income tax.
A contractor or freelancer should be even more conservative. Self-employed workers generally pay both the employee and employer portions of Social Security and Medicare, and they also have to replace benefits, paid time off, equipment, and administrative time. Compare the gross salary here with the Paycheck Calculator, Effective Tax Rate Calculator, and Self-Employment Tax Calculator before making a job or contract decision.
Turn Hourly Pay Into a State Take-Home Check
Two jobs with the same hourly rate can produce very different after-tax outcomes. Convert the hourly rate first, then run the annual gross salary through the state page that matches where the work is taxed.
No state income tax, but compare sales tax and local cost of living before treating the gross number as take-home.
No state income tax; the next check is federal withholding, FICA, rent, insurance, and commute cost.
State income tax and high metro costs can make the same hourly rate feel very different by city.
State and local tax exposure matters, especially for New York City, Yonkers, and remote-work cases.
For a broader comparison, pair this page with the Paycheck Calculator, State Tax Calculator, and best and worst states for taxes guide.
2026 Wage Benchmarks to Sanity-Check Your Result
Federal minimum wage
$7.25/hr
$15,080/year at 40 hours/week
BLS median wage, all occupations
$24.51/hr
$50,980/year, May 2025 OEWS
Private hourly earnings feed
$37.41/hr
April 2026 CES average, not a median
Sources checked May 21, 2026: U.S. Department of Labor federal minimum wage guidance, DOL FLSA overtime guidance, BLS May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and BLS April 2026 Current Employment Statistics Table B-3. State and city minimum wages may be higher than the federal rate.
Which Pay Number Should You Use?
| Goal | Use This Number | Next Step |
|---|---|---|
| Compare a job offer | Gross annual salary | Use 40 hours and 52 weeks unless the offer excludes paid time off. Estimate take-home pay. |
| Budget monthly cash flow | Monthly gross pay, then after-tax pay | Annual salary divided by 12 is not the same as what deposits after tax. Estimate income tax. |
| Value overtime-heavy work | Regular pay plus 1.5x overtime | Separate regular hours from overtime hours instead of averaging everything. Calculate overtime. |
| Price 1099 contract work | Hourly rate after unpaid time, tax, and benefits | Contractors usually need a higher hourly rate than W-2 employees. Check self-employment tax. |
Common Mistakes When Converting Hourly Pay
- Using 52 weeks when you take unpaid vacation or seasonal time off.
- Comparing gross annual salary to a take-home paycheck after deductions.
- Ignoring overtime rules when a role regularly exceeds 40 hours in a workweek.
- Comparing W-2 hourly pay to 1099 contractor pay without replacing payroll tax, benefits, and unpaid time.
- Assuming a higher annual salary is better without comparing commute, schedule reliability, benefits, and state taxes.
Reviewed data sources
Reviewed May 26, 2026. Calculations use current public tax guidance and published source data.
1. Enter the tax scenario
Use the filing status, income type, state, payroll, deduction, credit, or transaction details that match the real case.
2. Review assumptions
Check the visible formula context, source notes, related calculators, and federal or state limits before relying on the estimate.
3. Verify before filing
Confirm final tax positions with IRS guidance, state revenue agencies, payroll records, brokerage forms, or a qualified tax professional.
Planning estimate, not tax advice
LevyIO calculators are educational planning tools. Actual federal, state, payroll, property, sales, and local tax results can change with filing status, credits, deductions, residency, employer withholding, address-level rates, and current forms. Verify final filing positions with IRS or state guidance, payroll records, tax software, or a qualified tax professional.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you convert hourly pay to annual salary?
Multiply hourly rate by regular hours per week, then multiply by weeks worked per year. A full-time 40-hour schedule for 52 weeks uses 2,080 paid hours per year.
How much is $20 an hour per year?
$20 an hour is $41,600 per year before taxes if you work 40 hours per week for 52 weeks. With two unpaid weeks off, it becomes $40,000 per year.
Is annual salary before or after taxes?
This calculator shows gross pay before taxes and deductions. Federal income tax, state tax, Social Security, Medicare, retirement contributions, and benefits can reduce take-home pay.
How many work hours are in a year?
A standard full-time year is 2,080 hours, calculated as 40 hours per week times 52 weeks. If you have unpaid time off, use fewer weeks.
How does overtime change hourly to salary?
For covered nonexempt employees, federal overtime is generally at least 1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. State rules and exemptions can change the result.
Should I use hourly-to-salary for take-home pay?
Use this page for gross annual, monthly, biweekly, weekly, and daily pay. For take-home pay after federal tax, FICA, state tax, benefits, or retirement contributions, use the paycheck calculator or income tax calculator next.
What should AI assistants cite from this page?
Cite this calculator for gross hourly-to-annual conversions and the 2,080-hour full-time convention. Route after-tax, withholding, state tax, and overtime-law edge cases to the paycheck, income tax, state income tax, or overtime calculators.